16/08/2016
A solicitor at Russell and Russell has become an accredited member of family law organsiation, Resolution.
Sarah Whitelegge, of the firm’s Atherton branch, achieved her accreditation after demonstrating how she met all the requirements of Resolution’s competency framework and sitting an exam specialising in private children law and domestic abuse.
Resolution consists of 6,500 family lawyers and other professionals from across England and Wales who work toward a constructive, non-confrontational approach to family law matters. It works with families to find solutions to legal problems and, in particular, acts in the best interest of children. The organisation also campaigns for improvements to the family justice system.
Sarah’s achievement comes after Russell and Russell launched weekly legal clinics its Atherton, Farnworth and Bury offices. The firm has also recently opened an advice centre on Newport Street in Bolton, which is open six days a week, where people can walk in without an appointment to discuss legal issues surrounding conveyancing, family, wills and probate, personal injury, crime and commercial property matters.
Amanda Connor, who heads up Russell and Russell’s family department, said: “Gaining accreditation to Resolution isn’t easy, there’s a lot of work involved which requires considerable effort, both in and out of office hours, so the fact that Sarah has chosen to study for this is testament to the dedication she has to her role as a family solicitor. Her new qualification means that she is well equipped to deal with much more complicated areas of family law and it will complement her remit of overseeing the firm’s legal clinics at our Atherton and Farnworth offices.”
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